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D7 TJC

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,473 mi
Last recorded96,473 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 TJC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 96,473 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 87,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 80,298 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 73,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 67,154 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2021 67,083 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has had a poor puncture repair on the shoulder that reveals cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords penetrating tyre shoulder, indicating partial failure of structure. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 61,558 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 61,558 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 58,029 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 58,000 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 54,643 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 49,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 44,398 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 38,804 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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D7 TJC is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,287 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D7 TJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D7 TJC registered?

D7 TJC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is D7 TJC safe to buy?

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